Chinese restaurant · Old West Austin
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"Craving dumplings? The Clarksville Chinese restaurant will be open during daytime and evening hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Book reservations online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
Brewpub · Cherrywood
Oddwood Brewing: cozy brewery with solid IPAs, thin-crust pizzas, an arcade, and a standout Egyptian BBQ truck on a spacious patio.
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Cider bar · Govalle
Austin Eastciders is your go-to spot for refreshing ciders on tap, with a friendly vibe and a dog-friendly patio perfect for chilling out with friends.
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Restaurant · Zilker
Chill out at this lively spot near Barton Springs, where you can savor Tex-Mex favorites and juicy burgers amid shady pecan trees and lively music.
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Hamburger restaurant · Travis Heights
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a trendy Austin spot serving up all-natural, juicy burgers and crave-worthy truffle fries, perfect for post-shopping refueling on South Congress.
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Mexican restaurant · South Lamar
James Beard-winning chef Iliana de la Vega crafts authentic Oaxacan dishes with locally sourced ingredients in a vibrant South Lamar spot.
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Tex-Mex restaurant · East Oak Hill
Vaquero’s serves classic Tex-Mex in a colorful adobe cantina with sizzling fajitas, tableside queso flameado, housemade tortillas, and generous portions.
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American restaurant · Blackland
Salty Sow serves elevated Southern-inspired New American fare with standout triple-fried duck fat fries and cocktails in a chill Cherrywood gastropub atmosphere.
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Restaurant · East Congress
Nestled in the lively St. Elmo Brewing beer garden, Patty Palace serves up delectable smash burgers and crispy fries, all in a chill outdoor setting.
Barbecue restaurant · Swedish Hill Historic District
At Franklin Barbecue in Austin, legendary pitmaster Aaron Franklin's melt-in-your-mouth brisket steals the show, making the long wait well worth it.
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American restaurant · East End
In a lovingly restored East Austin space, Uptown Sports Club serves up hearty Louisiana-style po’boys, gumbo, and boozy milkshakes with classic NOLA vibes.
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